VOLUNTEER AND FIELD OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
ASP Main Office 16295
VOLUNTEER AND FIELD OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Full-Time Exempt • ASP Main Office 16295
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About the Position
The Volunteer and Field Operations Coordinator is part of ASP’s East Tennessee Hub and is responsible for supporting and facilitating overall programmatic operations. This position coordinates volunteer engagement, manages field logistics, and handles key construction administrative functions across the service area. The WNC Volunteer and Field Operations Coordinator reports to the Western North Carolina Construction Superintendent.
This is a full-time, exempt position based in Johnson City, Tennessee. Irregular hours may be required. This role requires extensive travel between multiple construction sites, communities, and counties in Western North Carolina, as well as other possible locations across ASP’s service area. We are open to candidates based in Western North Carolina with the expectation that they will be at the Johnson City office at least 20% of the time.
Job Responsibilities
Construction Administration & Compliance
- Assist with pre-construction readiness, including obtaining, tracking, and maintaining required permits, approvals, and inspection schedules in coordination with local jurisdictions.
- Coordinate temporary and permanent utility setup, including power, water, and other services necessary for construction operations.
- Maintain organized and complete records related to permits, inspections, utilities, site plans, and compliance documentation.
- Track administrative construction milestones to support project schedules and grant requirements.
- Coordinate and track required inspections and follow up on approvals in collaboration with ASP staff, external contractors, inspectors, and local jurisdictions.
- Field Logistics, Materials & Site Readiness
- Manage inventory of construction materials, tools, and equipment. Ensure worksites are organized, stocked, safe, and operational prior to volunteer or contractor activity.
- Coordinate, within existing systems, the delivery, transport, storage, and setup of materials and equipment at worksites.
- Assist with bulk material ordering to ensure timely and correct deliveries from local vendors and suppliers.
- Coordinate any on-site dumpsters and the removal of construction waste from worksites regularly
- Ensure stewardship of resources including but not limited to returning unused materials in a timely manner and keeping materials covered and secured on the worksites.
Construction and Field Operations
- Support in planning, maintaining, facilitating, and executing the overall schedule of construction projects and timelines.
- Ensure and facilitate timely communication with suppliers, subcontractors, vendors, volunteers, and others, on timelines, deadlines, concerns, and material needs for each house.
- Support the development and maintenance of project schedules, including the coordination and management of subcontractors and their work
- Support the planning, preparations, and set up of local Summer Repair Program efforts, as needed
Volunteer Management
- Work closely with the Volunteer Hospitality Coordinator and other ASP personnel to schedule, facilitate, and communicate with volunteers about projects, skillsets, capacity, and any other details pertaining to construction, before, during, and after volunteer experiences.
- Manage volunteers while on site teaching basic skills while ensuring quality, safety, and stewardship of volunteers and ASP resources.
Budget Management
- Assist in coding receipts and invoices as needed.
- Review weekly financial management reports for accuracy and budget adherence.
Administrative
- Assist with updating East Tennessee programs and procedures, as needed.
- Uphold ASP’s mission, values, and budget guidelines
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Candidate Description
Required:
- Willingness to work in a Christian environment.
- 1-year previous work experience in construction management or another similar role
- Basic knowledge of construction materials, equipment, and construction management processes
- Able to multitask and manage time efficiently
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities, including negotiation skills
- Highly organized, ability to plan ahead, attention to detail and ability to work well in a team
Desired:
- Experience hauling trailers, operating small equipment such as a skid steer.
- Experience with codes and permitting in service area
Other Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license and driving record that is acceptable to ASP’s insurer.
- May require lifting items (boxes, materials) weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Satisfactory results on a thorough background check.
Salary and Benefits
- ASP provides a market-based salary and generous employee benefits program including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for employee and family
- Life insurance, retirement plan, medical spending plan
- Generous holiday, personal, and sick time
- Phone and laptop provided for work use
- ASP vehicle available for frequent local and regional business travel
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Appalachia Service Project, Inc. (ASP) is a Christian ministry, open to all people, that that inspires hope and service through volunteer home repair and replacement in Central Appalachia. ASP is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Using the skills and efforts of thousands of volunteers, ASP provides home repair and replacement to low-income households in Central Appalachia.
Persons desiring employment with ASP have a personal commitment to Christian faith and service to others. ASP does not require, as a condition of employment, membership in or profession of a specific denominational theology. ASP team members approach others in a spirit of Christian love and service and accepts them right where they are, just the way they are. ASP expects each employee to be an example of this standard of Christian service.
ASP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. No one will be denied employment on the grounds of age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family status or differing physical or mental ability. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and ability to perform the duties of the position for which employment is sought.
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